AZ-204 exam guide: format, domains, cost, and a free practice quiz covering Azure compute, storage, security, monitoring & optimization, and connecting to Azure services.
AZ-204 leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate credential. It validates your ability to develop, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot cloud applications on Azure across the full development lifecycle.
It's aimed at developers who build with Azure services — compute (Functions, App Service, Container Apps), storage (Cosmos DB, Blob), security (Entra ID, Key Vault, managed identities), and messaging/integration.
▶ Start the free AZ-204 practice quiz| Certification | Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | AZ-204 |
| Level | Associate |
| Format | Multiple choice, multi-response, and case studies |
| Questions | 40–60 questions |
| Duration | ~120 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 / 1000 |
| Cost (USD) | $165 |
| Validity | 1 year (renewable free online) |
| Prerequisites | None (1–2 years development and Azure experience recommended) |
Exam details change over time — always confirm the current specifics on the official exam page before you book.
The official exam is organized into these domains. Our practice bank mirrors them so you can drill each area:
| Domain | Exam weight | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| Develop Azure Compute Solutions | 25-30% | 14 |
| Develop for Azure Storage | 15-20% | 9 |
| Implement Azure Security | 15-20% | 8 |
| Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions | 10-15% | 6 |
| Connect to and Consume Azure and Third-Party Services | 15-20% | 8 |
Know Azure compute deeply: Azure Functions (triggers/bindings, Durable Functions), App Service (deployment slots, autoscale), and Container Apps/ACR.
Practice storage (Cosmos DB partitioning/consistency/change feed, Blob tiers) and security (managed identities, Key Vault, SAS, MSAL/OAuth flows).
Study monitoring (Application Insights, KQL), caching (Redis, CDN), and integration (API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs). The free quiz below covers all five domains.
Our free AZ-204 practice quiz has 45 scenario-based questions covering every exam domain. Each question includes the correct answer, a plain-English explanation of why it is right (and why the alternatives are wrong), and a reference to the relevant topic — so you learn as you go, not just test yourself.
▶ Practice AZ-204 now — 45 questions, freeIt expects real development experience with Azure SDKs and services. Hands-on practice in a trial subscription helps a lot.
Yes, AZ-204 can include case studies alongside standard questions. Confirm the current format officially.
Role-based certs are valid one year and renew free via a short online assessment.
No, but Fundamentals is a helpful foundation before this developer exam.